Lindsay, E. K., Young, S., & Creswell, J. D. (2025). Mindfulness training fosters a positive outlook during acute stress: A randomized controlled trial. Emotion, 25(4), 815–826. https://doi.org/10.1037/emo0001452 Key Takeaways Focus: Examining whether mindfulness training... Read more »
A recent study published in Social Indicators Research suggests that having a pet can increase life satisfaction by 3 to 4 points on a 7-point scale. Even more eye-catching, the researchers estimate... Read more »
Conservation in psychology is the understanding that certain properties of objects – such as the volume of liquid, number of items, or the mass of a substance (like clay or dough) –... Read more »
In February 2023, Vanderbilt University’s Peabody School sent an email to students in the wake of a shooting at Michigan State that killed three people. The email was meant to reassure students... Read more »
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When we understand how children grow emotionally, we can support them more effectively. Milestones can be helpful guides, but remember that many children struggle with emotion regulation, especially when they’re tired and/or... Read more »
It’s tempting for a Philosophical Counselor to use the Socratic Method. After all, it was Socrates who set so many of us on the quest to live the examined life. As it... Read more »
Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the future faster than any previous generation has experienced. For teens growing up in this rapidly evolving landscape, the future of work can feel confusing and even... Read more »
As a psychotherapist and daughter who has walked this difficult path, I understand the complex emotions that arise when caring for an aging or ill parent. The exhaustion that seeps into your... Read more »